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Capital Accountant
Eden Brown Synergy is delighted to collaborate with a local authority, based Warwickshire. seeking a Capital Accountant to join their team. This role focuses on ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our asset accounting records and practices.
As an Asset Accountant, you will bring extensive experience in asset accounting within a local government setting to support a comprehensive review of Company's Asset Module. You'll conduct a detailed retrospective analysis of accounts and the Asset Module, ensuring audit assurance for all Capital and Asset transactions. The role is initially for 6 months.
Key Responsibilities:
Audit Preparation and Assurance:
* Analyze revaluation reserves and decrement loss movements for the last three financial years (2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24).
* Identify and recommend adjustments to general ledger balances and asset records.
Data Analysis and Asset Management:
* Review and validate Asset Under Construction balances to ensure ledger accuracy.
* Work with complex datasets (e.g., 40,000+ assets across three fixed asset registers) to perform detailed reviews and calculations.
Support Financial Reporting:
* Assist in preparing the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and audit working papers, particularly for 'Note 14' and capital expenditure/financing notes.
* Collaborate on maintaining and updating the Capital Adjustment Account and Revaluation Reserves.
Collaboration and System Management:
* Work closely with the Principal Accountant (Capital and Treasury) and the financial system provider, Technology One, to refine and maintain the integrated Asset Module.
Essential Skills:
* Experience: Extensive asset accounting expertise, particularly within a local government setting.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills for complex financial calculations.
* Attention to Detail: The ability to identify discrepancies and ensure audit compliance.
* Knowledge of Systems: Familiarity with Financial Management Systems (e.g., Ci Anywhere) and fixed asset registers.
* Collaborative Mindset: A proactive approach to working with cross-functional teams and external providers.
If the role feels of potential interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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